MotionTech designs, manufactures and integrates conveyor systems for businesses that need reliable, high-performance material handling. Our conveyor systems are used across warehousing, logistics and manufacturing environments to improve flow, increase throughput and support broader automation strategies.
From standalone conveyor systems to fully integrated solutions combining controls, robotics and software, we deliver systems built around your operation. Formerly LAC Conveyors, our team brings decades of conveyor system expertise to every project. From standalone conveyors to fully integrated conveyor systems, we engineer every conveyor around your throughput, footprint and product.
Definition
A conveyor system is a mechanical handling system that moves goods, materials or packages along a set path, using belts, rollers, chains or gravity. MotionTech designs and manufactures conveyor systems in the UK for warehousing, logistics and manufacturing, from standard modules to fully bespoke builds.
See the full guide: what is a conveyor system
| Conveyor type | Best for | Typical products | Common environments | Full range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belt conveyors | Continuous product flow | Boxes, packs, loose items | Manufacturing, food, logistics | Belt conveyor range |
| Roller conveyors | Cartons and totes | Boxes, trays, totes | Warehousing, fulfilment | Roller conveyor guide |
| Pallet conveyors | Heavy loads | Pallets, unit loads | Distribution, manufacturing | Pallet conveyor systems |
| Gravity conveyors | Low-cost movement | Boxes, totes | Packing, loading, dispatch | Gravity conveyor range |
| 24V powered conveyors | Zoned control & accumulation | Cartons, totes | E-commerce, parcel, warehouse | 24V conveyor range |
| Chain conveyors | Heavy, bulky or high-temperature loads | Pallets, crates, unit loads | Manufacturing, heavy industry | Chain conveyor guide |
| Overhead conveyors | Saving floor space | Totes, components | Production and assembly | Overhead conveyor range |
| Spiral and vertical conveyors | Moving products between levels | Cartons, totes | Warehouses, mezzanines | Spiral conveyor range |
| Parcel and sortation | High-volume parcels and post | Parcels, mail, packages | Post, parcel, e-commerce | Parcel conveyor range |
MotionTech designs, manufactures and installs every type in-house, from roller conveyor and chain conveyors to heavy-duty pallet conveyor systems.
For packaging lines, see our guide to the best conveyor system for packaging efficiency and throughput.
Explore examples of conveyor systems delivered by MotionTech across logistics, warehousing and industrial environments.
Our belt conveyor systems provide a practical and versatile solution for moving products over distance or between stages of a process. They are widely used in manufacturing, food production, logistics and packaging operations where stable, controlled movement is essential.
Belt Conveyors
Our belt conveyor systems provide a practical and versatile solution for moving products over distance or between stages of a process. They are widely used in manufacturing, food production, logistics and packaging operations where stable, controlled movement is essential.
Our belt conveyor systems provide a practical and versatile solution for moving products over distance or between stages of a process. They are widely used in manufacturing, food production, logistics and packaging operations where stable, controlled movement is essential.
Our post and parcel conveyor systems are designed for the fast, accurate handling of cartons, parcels and mail. These systems often incorporate scanning, sortation and diverting functions to improve throughput in fulfilment centres, postal operations and distribution environments.
Post and Parcel Conveyors
Our post and parcel conveyor systems are designed for the fast, accurate handling of cartons, parcels and mail. These systems often incorporate scanning, sortation and diverting functions to improve throughput in fulfilment centres, postal operations and distribution environments.
Our post and parcel conveyor systems are designed for the fast, accurate handling of cartons, parcels and mail. These systems often incorporate scanning, sortation and diverting functions to improve throughput in fulfilment centres, postal operations and distribution environments.
We design and supply pallet conveyor systems for operations handling heavy loads and high pallet volumes. These systems are suitable for warehousing, manufacturing and end-of-line automation where pallets need to be accumulated, transferred, rotated or integrated into wider handling systems.
Pallet Conveyors
We design and supply pallet conveyor systems for operations handling heavy loads and high pallet volumes. These systems are suitable for warehousing, manufacturing and end-of-line automation where pallets need to be accumulated, transferred, rotated or integrated into wider handling systems.
We design and supply pallet conveyor systems for operations handling heavy loads and high pallet volumes. These systems are suitable for warehousing, manufacturing and end-of-line automation where pallets need to be accumulated, transferred, rotated or integrated into wider handling systems.
Gravity conveyors use a downward incline to move products without powered drive. They are commonly used in picking, packing, inspection and loading areas where a low-maintenance, cost-effective solution is required.
Gravity Conveyor
Gravity conveyors use a downward incline to move products without powered drive. They are commonly used in picking, packing, inspection and loading areas where a low-maintenance, cost-effective solution is required.
Gravity conveyors use a downward incline to move products without powered drive. They are commonly used in picking, packing, inspection and loading areas where a low-maintenance, cost-effective solution is required.
Our 24V DC powered conveyor systems offer an energy-efficient and flexible approach for handling cartons, totes and lightweight products. These modular systems are especially effective in modern fulfilment and warehouse environments where scalability and low-maintenance operation are important.
24V DC Powered Conveyor
Our 24V DC powered conveyor systems offer an energy-efficient and flexible approach for handling cartons, totes and lightweight products. These modular systems are especially effective in modern fulfilment and warehouse environments where scalability and low-maintenance operation are important.
Our 24V DC powered conveyor systems offer an energy-efficient and flexible approach for handling cartons, totes and lightweight products. These modular systems are especially effective in modern fulfilment and warehouse environments where scalability and low-maintenance operation are important.
Line-shaft powered roller conveyors provide reliable transport for products of varying sizes and weights. These systems are commonly used in assembly lines and fulfilment operations requiring continuous movement and durability.
Line Shaft Powered Roller
Line-shaft powered roller conveyors provide reliable transport for products of varying sizes and weights. These systems are commonly used in assembly lines and fulfilment operations requiring continuous movement and durability.
Line-shaft powered roller conveyors provide reliable transport for products of varying sizes and weights. These systems are commonly used in assembly lines and fulfilment operations requiring continuous movement and durability.
Turntables allow products to change direction within conveyor systems, supporting complex layouts and routing requirements. Modular designs enable easy reconfiguration as operational needs change.
Chain and Roller Turntables
Turntables allow products to change direction within conveyor systems, supporting complex layouts and routing requirements. Modular designs enable easy reconfiguration as operational needs change.
Turntables allow products to change direction within conveyor systems, supporting complex layouts and routing requirements. Modular designs enable easy reconfiguration as operational needs change.
Spiral and vertical conveyors move products efficiently between levels while minimising floor space. These systems are particularly useful in multi-level facilities where vertical product flow is essential to maintaining efficiency.
Spiral Elevators
Spiral and vertical conveyors move products efficiently between levels while minimising floor space. These systems are particularly useful in multi-level facilities where vertical product flow is essential to maintaining efficiency.
Spiral and vertical conveyors move products efficiently between levels while minimising floor space. These systems are particularly useful in multi-level facilities where vertical product flow is essential to maintaining efficiency.
Designed to move goods vertically between different levels and are commonly deployed in mezzanine access, multi-story buildings, and automated storage systems where space is limited. We offer a range of products including both tote/carton lifts for items around 5kg - 50kg and pallet lifts for heavier goods from 500kg - 1500kg. Both elevators ensure a seamless connection between different operational levels that enhances the overall efficiency and productivity of material handling.
Vertical Elevators
Vehicle loading conveyors support safe, efficient loading and unloading of trucks and trailers. Extendable and portable designs reduce manual handling and improve turnaround times in logistics environments.
Vehicle Loading Conveyors
Vehicle loading conveyors support safe, efficient loading and unloading of trucks and trailers. Extendable and portable designs reduce manual handling and improve turnaround times in logistics environments.
Vehicle loading conveyors support safe, efficient loading and unloading of trucks and trailers. Extendable and portable designs reduce manual handling and improve turnaround times in logistics environments.
MotionTech brings together in-house engineering expertise and the 28-year conveyor heritage of LAC Conveyors, now part of MotionTech. We support conveyor projects from concept and system design through to manufacture, installation and commissioning.
Modern operations need conveyor systems that improve flow, reduce manual handling and make better use of available space. MotionTech provides tailored conveyor systems designed to support storage, picking, packing, sorting, assembly and transport across warehouse, logistics and production environments.
Our systems are built for reliable integration with wider automation and control infrastructure, including logistics automation systems.
Whether you need modular conveyors that can scale with demand or a fully bespoke conveyor system built around a complex process, we design solutions that improve productivity, reduce downtime and support long-term efficiency.
Conveyor systems are commonly made up of belts, rollers, chains, frames, drives, motors, control panels and safety devices working together to create a consistent flow of goods. Where a line must change direction in a tight footprint, a right-angle transfer conveyor turns the load 90 degrees without a curve or turntable.
Modern conveyor systems are widely used in manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, food processing and pharmaceutical environments where speed, safety, cleanliness and reliability are essential. A well-designed conveyor system helps improve throughput, reduce handling risks, simplify maintenance and support operational consistency.
For a more detailed overview, read our guide: What is a conveyor system?
Beyond the core belt and roller types, conveyor systems also include merge and divert conveyors that combine and split product streams to control flow between processes.
Every conveyor system does the same basic job: it moves a product from one point to the next without manual handling. A drive unit, either a motor and gearbox or motorised rollers, powers the moving surface, whether that is a belt, a set of rollers or a chain. A frame carries the load and keeps everything in line, while sensors and controls manage speed, spacing and accumulation so products do not collide or jam. The right type depends on what you are moving, how fast it needs to go and how it connects to the rest of your operation.
A motor and gearbox, or motorised rollers on 24V DC systems.
A belt, rollers, chain or slats, chosen for the product.
Carry the load and keep the line aligned.
Manage speed, spacing, accumulation and stops.
Move products between lines, turn corners, and merge or split flow.
Selecting the right conveyor system depends on product dimensions, load weight, throughput targets, hygiene requirements, available floor space, process flow and the level of automation required. The right system can improve safety, reduce bottlenecks and support a more efficient operation.
MotionTech supports customers from initial specification through design, manufacture, installation and commissioning. We supply both standard modular conveyors and bespoke conveyor systems.
If you are new to automation, our complete guide to warehouse automation explains the main systems, their benefits, costs and how to plan a project.
Work through these five questions before you specify a system.
Product size, weight, shape and packaging decide whether you need belts, rollers or chains, and how strong the frame has to be.
Throughput targets set the belt or roller speed, the drive size and how much accumulation you need.
Floor area, ceiling height, mezzanines and existing equipment decide the layout, including inclines, curves and spiral or vertical sections.
Food, pharmaceutical and washdown areas need stainless steel and hygienic designs. Dusty or cold sites change the materials and drive choices.
Sortation, palletising, scanning and warehouse software all need to work with the conveyor, so integration is worth planning at the start.
As a rule, standard modular conveyors suit straightforward layouts and are quicker to deliver. Bespoke conveyor systems make sense when the product, layout or process does not fit a standard module.
There is no single price for a conveyor system, because no two projects are the same. A short run of standard modules costs very differently from a long bespoke line with controls and integration. These are the main factors:
Belt, roller, chain, pallet and spiral systems cost different amounts, and the longer the line, the higher the cost.
Heavier products and faster throughput need stronger frames, larger drives and more robust components.
Standard modules are usually the more economical route, while bespoke design adds engineering time.
Sensors, sortation, scanning and software integration add to the specification.
Stainless steel, washdown and cleanroom builds cost more than standard painted steel.
Site access, working around live operations and connecting to existing equipment all affect the project.
Energy use, maintenance and spares matter as much as the purchase price.
We price from a specification rather than a price list. Tell us about your product, throughput and layout through our contact page, and our engineers will scope a system around them.
MotionTech designs, manufactures and installs conveyor systems for warehousing, logistics and manufacturing operations across the UK. From single belt and roller conveyors to fully integrated, automated conveyor systems, our conveyors are engineered for the sectors where efficient product movement is essential:
In warehousing and distribution environments, conveyor systems improve the movement of cartons, totes, pallets and parcels between storage, picking, packing and dispatch areas. They help reduce walking time, improve flow and support higher throughput. For tote handling, see our tote destacker and tote stacker.
In manufacturing, conveyors help connect workstations, production cells, assembly areas and packaging lines. A well-designed conveyor system can improve consistency, reduce manual handling and support safer, more efficient production.
Food production conveyor systems must support hygiene, washdown requirements and reliable product handling. MotionTech designs conveyor solutions suitable for food environments where cleanliness and compliance are critical.
Pharmaceutical conveyor systems require precision, cleanliness and dependable control. Our conveyors can be designed to support regulated production and handling environments where traceability and reliability are essential.
Fast-paced e-commerce and parcel operations rely on conveyors for order fulfilment, sorting and dispatch. MotionTech designs systems that support speed, scalability and accurate product routing through sortation systems.
MotionTech designs, manufactures and installs conveyor systems for warehouse, logistics and manufacturing environments across the UK. Our team supports projects from initial concept and layout planning through to manufacture, installation, commissioning and ongoing support.
This includes:
Learn how a belt conveyor is built, or read our guide to choosing the right belt conveyors.
Explore our guide to material handling automation.
MotionTech combines in-house engineering, UK manufacturing capability and installation expertise to deliver conveyor systems built around real operational requirements. We support customers from concept and layout planning through to manufacture, installation, commissioning and aftercare.
Our conveyor systems are designed for:
warehousing and distribution
manufacturing and assembly
food production
pharmaceutical handling
e-commerce and parcel operations
We provide:
modular conveyor systems for scalable projects
bespoke conveyor systems for complex handling requirements
integration with pallet handling, sortation and logistics automation
UK-based support from specification through to delivery
This approach helps customers improve throughput, reduce manual handling, increase consistency and build conveyor systems that support long-term operational growth.
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